Author Archives: postrockcafe
Oscar W. Küsel ~ The Woods: a visceral descent into the violent nature of metamorphosis
The woods are lovely, dark and deep … well, maybe not these woods. These are the woods that beckon trick or treaters, the trees possessed by the Kandarian Demon, the wrong turns taken by weary travelers, the path to the gingerbread house, Grandmother’s
Oscar W. Küsel ~ The Woods: a visceral descent into the violent nature of metamorphosis
The woods are lovely, dark and deep … well, maybe not these woods. These are the woods that beckon trick or treaters, the trees possessed by the Kandarian Demon, the wrong turns taken by weary travelers, the path to the gingerbread house, Grandmother’s
Laura Cannell & Kate Ellis with Adrian Crowley, Milène Larsson & Chris Watson ~ October Sounds
All year long, Laura Cannell & Kate Ellis have been releasing an EP on the final Friday of each month, which in horror terms might make them Final Girls. The proximity to Halloween proved too irresistible to resist, and so October Sounds enlists eager
Laura Cannell & Kate Ellis with Adrian Crowley, Milène Larsson & Chris Watson ~ October Sounds
All year long, Laura Cannell & Kate Ellis have been releasing an EP on the final Friday of each month, which in horror terms might make them Final Girls. The proximity to Halloween proved too irresistible to resist, and so October Sounds enlists eager
Francisco López ~ Hidden Island Music (untitled #398)
When can one tell that a field recordist is really into their craft? When the artist visits for a performance and while waiting, wanders off into the surrounding area to record sounds for a new composition. The island of Tenerife provides Francisco
Francisco López ~ Hidden Island Music (untitled #398)
When can one tell that a field recordist is really into their craft? When the artist visits for a performance and while waiting, wanders off into the surrounding area to record sounds for a new composition. The island of Tenerife provides Francisco
The Hardy Tree ~ Stagdale Pt. 2
The first installment of Frances Castle (The Hardy Tree)’s graphic novel promised “a story that links two children across a generation, both outsiders.” Last time we met the plucky Kathy in 1975, and were introduced to the mysterious Saxon Jewel.
The Hardy Tree ~ Stagdale Pt. 2
The first installment of Frances Castle (The Hardy Tree)’s graphic novel promised “a story that links two children across a generation, both outsiders.” Last time we met the plucky Kathy in 1975, and were introduced to the mysterious Saxon Jewel.
Various Artists ~ Fieldwave Vol. 1 & 2
As series editor Nick Luscombe noted in January 2020, an increasing number of composers have been incorporating field recordings into their productions, partially due to the convenience of cellphones. The first volume of Fieldwave was published as a way to highlight such artists.
Various Artists ~ Fieldwave Vol. 1 & 2
As series editor Nick Luscombe noted in January 2020, an increasing number of composers have been incorporating field recordings into their productions, partially due to the convenience of cellphones. The first volume of Fieldwave was published as a way to highlight such artists.
Patrick Shiroishi ~ Hidemi
Hidemi is a timely and relevant release, an album accompanied by a special edition chapbook. While the name of the label is American Dreams, the subject of the album is dashed American dreams. Patrick Shiroishi‘s grandfather Hidemi was incarcerated along with other Japanese Americans during World
Patrick Shiroishi ~ Hidemi
Hidemi is a timely and relevant release, an album accompanied by a special edition chapbook. While the name of the label is American Dreams, the subject of the album is dashed American dreams. Patrick Shiroishi‘s grandfather Hidemi was incarcerated along with other Japanese Americans during World
Leo Okagawa ~ Zapping (Station to Station)
The pandemic presented many opportunities for recording pristine sound ~ deserted streets, fewer airplanes, less noise pollution overall. But like David Byrne in “Nothing But Flowers,” Leo Okagawa yearns for commerce and technology. During lockdown, the metro stations were nearly empty of
Leo Okagawa ~ Zapping (Station to Station)
The pandemic presented many opportunities for recording pristine sound ~ deserted streets, fewer airplanes, less noise pollution overall. But like David Byrne in “Nothing But Flowers,” Leo Okagawa yearns for commerce and technology. During lockdown, the metro stations were nearly empty of
Only Now Presents: Indian UNclassical Volume 1
On the cover, an Indian superhero races through a raging apocalypse. The world is burning, its traditions thrown on the pyre. Kush Arora (Only Now) has been challenging conventions for years, and now on Indian Unclassical Volume 1 he invites
Only Now Presents: Indian UNclassical Volume 1
On the cover, an Indian superhero races through a raging apocalypse. The world is burning, its traditions thrown on the pyre. Kush Arora (Only Now) has been challenging conventions for years, and now on Indian Unclassical Volume 1 he invites
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